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45841) Cesar Chavez
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's...
Author
Publisher
Cauda Pavonis
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Stark Raving Zen" is the story of how one woman came home to her soul on a road trip from Minnesota to California, a journey both terrifying and beautiful. Her only physical companion through each stage of this sudden awakening was her dog, Arya, who kept her grounded through shocking revelations, heavenly and hellish visionary experiences, and an intuitive opening including a voice in her left ear that guided her, working to keep her safe as her...
45843) Phantoms in the snow
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Phantoms, that's what they're called, the soldiers that ski. You can't even see them when they're in the mountains. They disappear like ghosts.... In this gripping journey, a fifteen-year-old pacifist must decide what he believes as he faces the reality of World War II. The year is 1944, and fifteen-year-old Noah Garrett's parents have died from smallpox. Without any other family nearby, Noah is sent to live with his uncle, whom he has never met,...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Profiles fifty-two black heroes from the past and present, including author Toni Morrison, musician Stevie Wonder, astronaut Mae Jemison, athlete Usain Bolt, and United States President Barack Obama.
45845) When tigers ruled the sky: the Flying Tigers : American outlaw pilots over China in World War II
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2016
Language
English
Description
From the acclaimed author of Hit the Target and Big Week, an in-depth account of the legendary World War II combat group, the Flying Tigers. In 1940, Pearl Harbor had not yet happened, and America was not yet at war with Japan. But China had been trying to stave off Japanese aggression for three years-and was desperate for aircraft and trained combat pilots. General Chiang Kai-shek sent military aviation advisor Claire Chennault to Washington, where...
45846) Laura Ingalls Wilder
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines Laura Ingalls Wilder's life as a pioneer girl and her work as a writer describing that life for others.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Henry David Thoreau was an author and naturalist whose book WALDEN still inspires readers today. In it Thoreau documented his experience living in a cabin on Walden Pond, reflecting on the beauty of nature and Mother Earth. Much of his writing, including WALDEN, propelled the environmental movement that exists today. Over one hundred and fifty years later, Michael McCurdy pays tribute to this influential figure and the historic place that inspired...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Sergeant Mike Dowling and his military working dog Rex were part of the first Marine Corps military K9 teams sent to the front lines of combat since Vietnam. It was Rex's job to sniff out weapons caches, suicide bombers, and IEDs. It was Mike's job to lead Rex into the heart of danger time and time again, always trusting Rex to bring them both back alive.
45849) Into the rising sun
Author
Publisher
The Free Press
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
O'Donnell uncovers the hidden history of World War II through interviews with its most elite troops. By at last telling their stories, these men present an unvarnished look at the war on the ground, a final gift from aging warriors who have already given so much.
45851) Rear window
Series
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A photographer with a broken leg watches his neighbors through the window and suspects that his neighbor has murdered his invalid wife.
45852) Hoop dancer determination
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For the past two years, since attending a Choctaw Nation powwow with his family, thirteen-year-old Tobias has secretly been teaching himself how to hoop dance, but once his secret gets out, he must decide if he wants to share his dancing at the spring talent show.
45853) Code name-- bikini
Author
Series
Publisher
HQN
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Ex-cop Gina Ryan traded in her Smith & Wesson to follow a dream. Now she's creating decadent desserts aboard a luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean. But a gorgeous passenger is about to send her perfect world up in smoke...;.
Trace O'Halloran is a hard-edged navy SEAL, under strict orders to take some high seas R & R. There's a shipload of women in bikinis eager to help him unwind, so why can't he take his mind off the stubborn pastry chef with an...
45854) The March on Washington
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In 1963, people from all over the country came together calling for equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a peaceful protest and the setting for Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech. Learn about the inspiring people and incredible acts of courage that led to this historic moment. Plus, American girl Melody shares her own experiences growing up during the civil rights movement and dealing...
45855) Mount Rushmore
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, An Imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to one of the United States' most iconic landmarks: Mount Rushmore. Readers learn about the history of the monument and what it represents to different groups of people within the United States.
45856) Skins
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
In the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, lies one of the poorest counties in America, The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. For police officer Rudy Yellow Lodge, the painful legacy of Indian existence is brought home every night as he locks up drunk and disorderly Indians, including his own brother. Rudy's frustration leads him to take the law into his own hands. Ultimately, Rudy is able to honor his big brother, and his people with a life-affirming act of defiance....
45857) Tenmile
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A thirteen-year-old girl living in an 1880 Colorado gold-mining town witnesses the hardships of her community as she assists her father, the town doctor.
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"At thirty-nine years old, Smith went from charismatic leader to public enemy: how his most seismic revelation -- the doctrine of polygamy -- created a rift among his people [Church of Latter-day Saints]; how that schism turned to violence; and how, ultimately, Smith could not escape the consequences of his ambition and pride. American Crucifixion is a gripping story of scandal and violence, with deep roots in our national identity."--www.Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
As an ordinary high school student in the 1960s, Tom Tarrants became deeply unsettled by the social upheaval of the era. In response, he turned for answers to extremist ideology and was soon utterly radicalized. Before long, he became involved in the reign of terror spread by Mississippi's dreaded White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, described by the FBI as the most violent right-wing terrorist organization in America. In 1969, while attempting to bomb...